Factual error: On the isolated island, the meerkats stood up and see Richard Parker and then Richard happily eats some of them while the others watch. Meerkats would run away when they sense, hear or see a nearby predator.
CaptLocke3047
15th Jan 2015
Life of Pi (2012)
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Suggested correction: The reason for this is explained in the book. It's because the island is so peaceful they have no reason to fear predators.